… Pass Vote of Confidence On Gov. Obaseki, Shaibu, Ogie

EGOR – Over Vote of no confidence, the Chairman and Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr. Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Mr. Moses Osarumwense Godwin, were yesterday suspended by the LGA Congress.

This is even as the Congress in unanimous decision passed vote of implicit confidence on the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Depute Governor, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu and Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie as well as the PDP Coordinator for Obaseki in Egor, Chief Odion Olaye.

Addressing newsmen at the Party Secretariat in Egor, the Assistant Secretary of PDP in the area, Ikponmwosa Eguavon, said that the decision to suspend the the erstwhile Chairman and Secretary was informed by not allowing the state and national body of the party to resolve the crisis that arose from the just concluded Ward and local government Congresses in Egor.

He added: “Confiscation the Christmas package from the governor to the local government on the directive (alleged) of Barr. Nosa Adams.

“Parading few Exco on the directive (alleged) of Barr. Nosa Adams and not carrying everybody along in his (Mr. Manfred Ekundayo) administration.

“Extortion (alleged) of money from various aspirants for the forthcoming Local Government Councils and State House of Assembly election in the local government.

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“Suspending of Ward Chairmen who are not in agreement with their terms and conditions and insulting, embarrassing party members and leaders who advise them concerning the upliftment and betterment of the party in the local government area.

“Embarrassing elected political office holders who they feel are not sufficiently funding their selfish interest, conversion of funds and material made for the party for their personal interest.

“Using subtle method to cause disaffection among PDP members in the local government especially those that are seen not to be loyal to their cause.

“Against this backdoor, we the LGA executive hereby pass vote of no confidence on Mr. Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Mr. Moses Osarumwense Godwin as Egor PDP Chairman and Secretary respectively.

“And they are subsequently suspended indefinitely and they are giving 24 hours to return all the party properties in their possession to the local government party Secretariat”, he disclosed.

Consequently, Mr. Ayo Efosa and Ikponmwosa Eguavon, were immediate appointed as Acting Chairmen and Secretary of PDP in Egor.

However, there was road show by members of the party following the suspension of Idehen and Godwin from the party.